US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his close relationship with India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a press conference on Thursday and emphasized the recent telephone call of the Indian leader on his 75th birthday.
“I’m very close to India, I’m very close to the Prime Minister. I talked to him the next day. I wanted him happy my birthday. We have a very good relationship,” Trump said, emphasizing the heat and cooperation between two nations.
Together with his criticism of European countries, Trump’s notes continued to buy Russian oil, which he claimed to undermine the international efforts to insulate Moscow in ongoing conflicts.
Diplomatic background
Trump met these comments during his visit to the UK, where he met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Checkers, withdrawal of the Prime Minister. The visit included a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle by King Charles III and Queen Camilly, a state banquet and the signature of the US-UK’s main scientific and technological agreements.
Business talks in India, India, are on tension in buying Russian oil
Business negotiations between the United States and India renewed this week, both sides describing discussions as positive because they seek to reset ties after a recent escalation over tariffs and Russian energy purchases.
Last month, Trump deposited 50% import tariff on Indian goods, which doubled the previous 25% of the rate. According to Washington, this step focused not only on facing Indian tariffs and trading barriers, but also on the penalty of new dilli for continuing to buy Russian energy.
Russian oil purchases of disputes
The purchase of Russian oil and China has triggered criticism from Ukraine and its allies who claim that these imports are undermined by international sanctions to push Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. Indian officials, however, prevented the energy strategy and stressed that it would continue until the Russian oil remains financially viable.
White House’s business advisor Peter Navarro has intensified pressure on India to stop his Russian oil import. In recent weeks, Trump has also urged other allies, including a group of seven nations to increase sanctions on India and China, the two largest buyers of Russian energy.
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